2001 Ducati Superbike 996R Owners Manual - Page 72

TABLE OF CONTENTS E General 6 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful information for safe riding 7 Carrying the maximun load allowed 8 Accessories 8 Identification data 9 Controls 10 Position of motorcycle controls 10 Instrument panel 11 Keys 12 Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 12 Left switch 13 Clutch lever 14 Starter lever 15 Right switch 16 Throttle twistgrip 16 Front brake lever 16 Rear brake pedal 17 Gear change pedal 17 Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals 18 4 Main components and devices 19 Location 19 Tank filler plug 20 Seat catch and helmet hook 21 Side stand 22 Steering damper 23 Front fork adjusters 24 Shock absorber adjusters 26 Changing motorcycle track alignment 27 Directions for use 28 Running-in recommendations 28 Pre-ride checks 29 Starting the engine 30 Moving off 32 Braking 32 Stopping the motorcycle 33 Refueling 33 Parking 34 Tool kit and accessories 35 Main maintenance operations 36 Removing the fairing 36 Cleaning and changing air filters 38 Checking the coolant level 39 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 40 Checking brake pads for wear 41 Lubricating cables and joints 42 Throttle cable adjustment 42 Charging the battery 43 Adjusting headstock angle 44